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The Role of Stations within Communities

  • Writer: Delivery Associates Network
    Delivery Associates Network
  • Aug 21, 2024
  • 13 min read

Updated: Aug 29, 2024

Webinar

 

Understanding the different roles stations can play within the communities they serve and consider and the range of opportunities that can be unlocked through investment in and around stations. Exploring case studies of different types of enhancements in and around stations, key design principles, and how these can create a range of benefits including catalysing wider regeneration.


In this webinar we discuss how to interface with Network Rail when developing different types of interventions, and typical processes and approvals that you should be aware of.


Timestamps

Timecodes:

  • 00:00 - 08:24 - Introductions and the Role of Stations

  • 08:24 - 11:30 - Transport and Behavioural Trends

  • 11:30 - 13:59 - Current Station Categorisation and addressing user needs

  • 13:59 - 18:19 - Exploring the Impact of Railway Stations on Urban Environments and Communities

  • 18:19 - 21:48 - Key Principles for Successful Railway Station Project Development and Delivery

  • 21:48 - 23:33 - Discussing Funding Strategies and Financing Approaches for Public and Private Services

  • 23:33 - 27:15 - The Importance and Future of Public Stations in Community Context

  • 27:15 - 30:00 - Collaborative Development

  • 30:00 - 36:38 - Ways of Working and Choosing the Right Advisors

  • 36:38 - 38:55 - Delivery and phasing

  • 38:55- 39:53 - End

Transcript

 

About the speakers

  • Alastair Gordon is a Chartered Civil Engineer with significant experience of delivering schemes within urban centres. He has project managed the planning, design and delivery of numerous complicated highway and infrastructure schemes and has led the consultation with key stakeholders including the local authority, National Highways and Network Rail.  

  • Mihir Benison is a chartered architect and qualified engineer who has developed an expertise in planning transport led development. Mihir has over 12 years experience contributing to a range of complex strategic, infrastructure and place making projects, including the Thamesmead Waterfront Masterplan, Harrow Future High Street Fund business case and the Waterloo Station Upgrade.




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